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Add 32/84 and 75/45

1^st number: 32/84, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

32/84 + 75/45 is 43/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   32/84 = 32 × 15/84 × 15 = 480/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   75/45 = 75 × 28/45 × 28 = 2100/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/1260 + 2100/1260 = 480 + 2100/1260 = 2580/1260
5. 2580/1260 simplified gives 43/21
6. So, 32/84 + 75/45 = 43/21
   In mixed form: 21/21

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